CBCP Commission Statements
Pastoral reminder about ‘venomous virus’ preying on our youth during pandemic
There is a more dangerous and extremely deadly virus lurking around us aside from Covid-19. They prey on our young people that are restricted to their homes due to coronavirus lockdowns. They take advantage of the situation, with our youth who are preoccupied with the...
Guidelines for seminary formation during the COVID-19 pandemic
Pope Francis expressed on our behalf the anxieties of the world in these words, “We find ourselves afraid and lost. Like the disciples we were caught off guard by an unexpected, turbulent storm.
Benevolence, compassion and charity
The Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas, stands together with the various respectable and concerned people and organizations, against the Cease and Desist Order of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) prompting ABS-CBN to sign-off last May 5, 2020.
Uphold Press Freedom
The CBCP Episcopal Commission on Social Communications is aware of the sentiments of our people regarding the lapse of the franchise of ABS CBN and the cease and desist order imposed upon them by the NTC.
A Call for Compassion
The COVID-19 global pandemic has adversely affected practically all the people in the world, rich and poor alike, regardless of race and creed. There is really a need for a united and concerted effort to curb this menace.
Advocacy calls to plug the gaps in government response in COVID-19 pandemic crisis
As the entire country has just been placed under the state of calamity due to the escalating spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), we offer our prayers for our people, particularly the poor and most vulnerable sectors, who will bear the heavier burden caused by the present crisis.
On the celebration of Women’s Month
In the history of our salvation, one woman played a very important role: the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Message on Prison Awareness Sunday
Greetings on the occasion of the 32nd Prison Awareness Sunday celebration on October 27, 2019! The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines will once again lead the faithful in this event to bring to the consciousness of our people the plight of the members of...
Heal Our Land
The Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas, in line with its 2019 thrust of “Healing our Land”, appeals to the Presidential Electoral Tribunal to resolve in the soonest possible time the electoral protest of losing Vice Presidential Candidate Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Statement of Concern and Solidarity
The Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas joins the entire Catholic Faithful and all men of goodwill in praying for the victims of the Jolo Cathedral bombing.
Position Statement of the Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas on the proposed House Bill No. 8858
With all the foregoing, the SANGGUNIANG LAIKO NG PILIPINAS calls upon our citizenry to OPPOSE AND MAKE A STAND AGAINST THIS HOUSE BILL 8858.
All the more we should go to Church
THE Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas (Council of the Laity of the Philippines) takes cognizance that indeed these are trying times for the Catholic Church in our country.